Reference No: QM0107Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More
Reference No: F&A0289Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... More
Reference No: BP0092(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More
Reference No: MAR0155Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with forecasting the demand for polypropylene staple fibre. Some data about the technical characteristics of this fibre vis-a-vis other synthetic fibres like cotton, wool, polyester, etc have been given to direct the determinations of the end users. The case involves collection of data on behalf of the ... More
Reference No: QM0101(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: BP0076(C)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives extracts from the recommendation of a study committee on Indian Airlines which submitted its recommendations in 1971. Only recommendations dealing with reorganization are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: PROD0113Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with the operations in a bank branch. First, the customer services provided and the approximate service times are reviewed. Flow of vouchers pertaining to the customer services and the operations performed on the vouchers at various centres is presented in the form of flow charts. Numerical data ... More
Reference No: BP0091(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the background, including the policy considerations that led to the setting up of the company (FCI), its assigned tasks and objectives, and the initial perception of top management of the corporation and interested outsiders about the strategy it had to adopt to achieve the set tasks. Students would ... More
Reference No: MAR0153(A)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with marketing strategy formulation for gaskets and radiators. Data have been provided for various segments of the market. The case could be used for evaluating distribution channels, promotion strategy, pricing, etc. The case also involves forecasting the demand. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0088Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of performance appraisal at the officer level. The system being used in the organization includes self- reporting, followed by ratings by the superior officer against a list of personality traits and job responsibilities. The organizational diagnosis indicates problems at the time of recruitment, work ... More
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
